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Queer Creation in art: Who says God didn’t create Adam and Steve?
"Adam and Steve in Hawaii" by Tony de Carlo, 2013(This post was written for the Queer Theology Synchroblog 2013.) Who says God didn’t create Adam and Steve? Artist Tony De Carlo affirms the goodness of...
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Funds needed now for annual newsletter fee
I need $363 by Oct. 19 to pay the annual fee for the Jesus in Love Newsletter on LGBT spirituality and the arts. Gifts of any size are welcome. Your gift of $30 pays for everybody to get the newsletter...
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Brother Elias: Soulmate to Saint Francis of Assisi?
Portrait of Brother Elias at the Baptismal font where St. Francis was christened in the Cathedral of San Rufino in Assisi. (Photo by Kevin Elphick)[Note: This article provides detailed references on...
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New info on Francis of Assisi’s queer side revealed
Francis of Assisi and the man he loved in “They Shelter in a Cave” by José Benlliure y Gil, 1926 (Wikimedia Commons) Historical records reveal a queer side to Saint Francis of Assisi as Pope Francis...
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Saints Sergius and Bacchus: Male couple martyred in ancient Rome
“Saints Sergius and Bacchus” by Rick Herold (details below)20th-century icon of Saints Sergius and Bacchus from the courtyard of the Monastery of Mar Sarkis and Bakhos in Maaloula, Syria (Wikimedia...
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Vida Dutton Scudder: Lesbian saint, reformer and teacher
Vida Dutton Scudder, c. 1890 (Wikipedia) Vida Dutton Scudder is an American social reformer, professor, prominent lesbian author -- and an officially recognized saint in the Episcopal Church. Her feast...
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Matthew Shepard: Modern gay martyr and hate-crime victim died 15 years ago
“Saint Sebastian and Matt Shepard Juxtaposed” by JR Leveroni Matthew Shepard brought international attention to anti-gay hate crimes when he died 15 years ago today on Oct. 12, 1998. He was a...
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Spirit Day: Stand up to bullying of LGBT youth
LGBT youths driven to suicide appear as Jesus is laid in the tomb in Station 14 from “Stations of the Cross: The Struggle For LGBT Equality” by Mary...
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The Bible and Gays: Is it a sin to be gay? Did Jesus condemn homosexuality?
“Bible with Awareness (Beibl gydag ymwybyddiaeth)” by Andrew Craig Williams When readers send me anti-LGBT hate mail, I often refer them to “The Bible and Gays” by Rev. Durrell Watkins, pastor of...
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All Saints Day 2013: Queer and LGBT saints and martyrs honored
Altar Cross of LGBTQ Martyrs from Metropolitan Community Church of San Francisco All Saints Day is celebrated today by adding seven new profiles to the LGBTQ Saints page at JesusInLove.org. “Saint...
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Malachy of Armagh: Same-sex soulmate to Bernard of Clairvaux
“Malachy of Armagh” by Rowan Lewgalon Malachy of Armagh is an 11th-century Irish saint who died in the arms of his more famous soulmate, Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. Bernard showered Malachy with kisses...
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Same-sex kisses in church: Exhibit censored and vandalized in Italy
Two men kiss at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome in “Si, Quiero” by Gonzalo OrquínTwo women kiss at San Carlo al Corso basilica in Rome in “Si, Quiero” by Gonzalo Orquín An exhibit of photos showing...
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Cartoon: How do LGBT people know God loves us?
“Gays and Biblical Inspiration” by David Hayward A new cartoon shows Jesus asking the question that I as a lesbian Christian would want him to ask: “So, Dad, how are gays in the 21st century going to...
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Transgender Day of Remembrance: Nov. 20, 2013
Christ's crucifixion is linked to the murder of transgender woman Rita Hester in “Stations of the Cross: The Struggle For LGBT Equality” by Mary Button, courtesy of Believe Out Loud Transgender Day...
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My marriage-equality protest photo runs in national magazine Tikkun
Marriage equality protestor (photo by Kittredge Cherry) My photo of a marriage-equality protestor appears in the current issue of Tikkun, a national magazine on politics, spirituality and...
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Harvey Milk: Gay rights pioneer assassinated Nov. 27, 1978
Jesus falls for the third time as gay politician Harvey Milk is assassinated in Station 9 from “Stations of the Cross: The Struggle For LGBT Equality” by Mary Button, courtesy of Believe Out...
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Happy Thanksgiving from Jesus in Love Blog!
“Home to Thanksgiving” lithograph by Currier and Ives, 1867 (Wikimedia Commons) Happy Thanksgiving from Kittredge Cherryand the Jesus in Love Blog!I am grateful for the many people who read and support...
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Blessed Bernardo de Hoyos: Mystical same-sex marriage with Jesus
“The Mystical Marriage of Blessed Fr. Bernardo de Hoyos y Sena, SJ”By William Hart McNichols © www.fatherbill.org Blessed Bernardo Francisco de Hoyos y de Seña is an 18th-century Spanish priest who...
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Saints bring hope on World AIDS Day 25th anniversary
Patrons of the AIDS Pandemic by Lewis Williams, SFOwww.trinitystores.com World AIDS Day, which marks its 25th anniversary this year on Dec. 1, supports everyone affected by HIV. The day is dedicated to...
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Every day is World AIDS Day
A brick saying, “We are the body of Christ and we have AIDS” is on my desk every day-- right next to my First Amendment mug. But I decided to take a photo of it to share today for World AIDS Day. It...
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